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Scholarship Tea Honors Founding Mothers and Mothers of Today

19th annual tea that raises funds to support Bucks County Community College students raising children takes place Friday, May 1 in the Tyler Gardens

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Bucks County Community College invites the public to its 19 th annual Salute to Mothers
Scholarship Tea from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, May 1, in the Tyler Formal Gardens.

In recognition of America’s 250 th anniversary and Bucks County’s deep historical roots,
this year’s theme is America’s Founding Mothers, honoring women whose leadership,
resilience, and commitment to education helped shape our nation.

The Salute to Mothers scholarship, established in 2007 by Professor Emerita Betty
Tsai, has awarded more than 265 scholarships, providing over $366,000 in financial
assistance to students pursuing their academic goals while raising a family.

One such student is Kassandra Castillo, a journalism major and past recipient of the

Salute to Mothers scholarship. Castillo, the editor-in-chief of the award-winning
Centurion student newspaper, a freelance journalist and a member of the class of 2026,
will share her inspiring story as the keynote student speaker.

In the tented event space in the Tyler Formal Gardens, guests can learn about our
nation’s founding mothers by taking in student research projects on display. They will
also enjoy live music by acclaimed violinist Claudia Pelligrini while sampling tea
sandwiches and dessert catered by Simply Delicious by Tina, Attendees can also try
their luck to win a variety of raffle baskets overflowing with sought-after gifts from local
businesses.

Tickets for the Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea are $70 each, or a table of eight for
$480. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. To purchase tickets, visit
salutetomothers.net. For more information, email foundation@bucks.edu or call 215-
968-8224.

Bucks County Community College is located at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa., where
there is ample free parking. The Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea takes place in the
event tent in the Tyler Formal Gardens, located behind historic Tyler Hall on the
campus. For a campus map and directions, visit bucks.edu/newtown.